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James Brown: Say It Loud

The special examines Brown’s legacy through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen archival footage and his beloved music catalog.

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Mick Jagger
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Questlove
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Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Making a Life for Myself

Mon, Feb 19, 202441 mins

Rising from poverty and overcoming abuse in the Jim Crow South, James Brown secures a record deal, electrifies audiences, and breaks down racial barriers; propelling himself into stardom.

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Awards

  • 2025 - Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (TV or Film) - nominated

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